Broker
Business insolvencies drop to lowest point since February
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed that the rate of insolvencies has dropped to its lowest point since February.
Second CCV-controlled Welsh broker shuts offices
Antur Insurance, recently acquired by CCV, has closed three offices.
Brett and Randall sets out £100m turnover target
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett and Randall has laid out ambitious plans to double turnover to £100m within three years.
Cobra disposes of insurance broking operations
Cobra Holdings has announced the sale of certain fixed assets of its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group, for £8.2m.
Marsh appoints new head of risk consultancy
Marsh has appointed Richard Waterer as head of Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) in the UK and Ireland.
Ellis Clowes targets commercial business with new office
Ellis Clowes & Company has opened a second office, based in Banbury, to operate its commercial division.
Bollington expands risk management services
Bollington, the niche and affinity commercial broker, has appointed Andy Barnes as head of risk management.
Special edition: sales and marketing through a digital lens
Insurance Age has launched a special 13th edition dedicated to digital marketing.
Insurance Age blog: How much do insurers really love you?
Insurers often make a big deal about referring to the brokers they work with as partners.
Equity targets large accounts with dedicated team
Equity Red Star has established a national broker relationship management team dedicated to its largest broker accounts.
ABI Key Facts reveals broker market figures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has updated its Key Facts and Figures on the UK insurance sector and revealed that 56% of all insurance business is sold through brokers.
Gallaher Heath broker wins BBC’s Antiques Master competition
Gallagher Heath’s Alexander Rich has won the latest series of BBC's Antiques Master, following a search to find Britain's top amateur antiques enthusiast.
Victor Millwell looks to Autoglass
Motorhome specialist insurance broker Victor Millwell has appointed Autoglass as its preferred supplier.
Trust more important than price when choosing insurer
Brand recognition is a more important factor than price when consumers choose an insurer on aggregators, according to new research.
CCV's acquisition splurge continues
CCV has acquired Northumberland-based broker TVI Commercial.
Keelan Westall grows Prestige Broker Club to 28
Keelan Westall has revealed the total membership of its Prestige Broker Club is 28, up almost 20% since the spring.
Groupama defends “immediate” notification Toba changes
Groupama has defended the changes to its terms of business agreements (Toba), issued to brokers on 20 September, which require brokers to inform the insurer immediately about fault claims.
Video: using client data to maximise marketing opportunities
Ahead of the launch of a special 13th edition on 22 September, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about the digital, business world.
Which? hits out at claims management companies over PPI
Which? has slammed claims management companies (CMCs) for providing “all too common” misleading advice, unfair contract terms and a lack of transparency about fees after an investigation into payment protection insurance (PPI).
Andy Homer to become Biba chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Andy Homer as its new chairman, replacing Patrick Smith.
Jelf director heads for Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andy Tedstone as group development director within the senior management team joining from Jelf where he was partnerships director.
Biba appoints new LMRC chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Tim Coles as the new chairman of its London Market Region Committee (LMRC).
UKGI compliance membership approaches 400
UKGI has signed up ten new members, including both established and start up general insurance brokers, in its push for growth.